Passing on the Move

Objective:
The purpose of this drill is to improve the technique of receiving passes and passing accuracy while maintaining constant movement. It also helps players become more familiar with fast-paced passing situations and ball control within a team dynamic, which is vital in women's lacrosse.

Materials Needed:

• 2 lacrosse balls

• 4 players

• Cones or markers to define the zones

Exercise Description:

Starting the Exercise:
Begin by placing the players in two groups of two, one group in each zone. The zones should be about 3-4 yards apart, and each group should have one lacrosse ball.

Each player will start with the ball in their respective zone. The first player in each group will make a precise pass to their teammate, who must receive the ball while moving and maintain control.

Changing Positions:
After receiving the pass, the player must immediately return the ball to their teammate, who should also be moving to receive it.

Once each pass and reception is completed, players should switch zones and move to the opposite side, where they will receive a pass from the other teammate.

Repeating the Process:
This exercise should be continuous. Players will pass the ball back and forth, switch zones after each pass, and maintain constant movement throughout the exercise.

Key Aspects:

• Passing and Control: The main goal is for players to make accurate passes while keeping control of the ball while moving. Passes should be precise so that the receiver can catch the ball without losing control.

• Coordination and Communication: Players need to be alert and communicate with each other to ensure that the passes are accurate and well-timed with their teammate's movement.

• Physical Condition: This exercise not only improves passing and ball control but also enhances players’ physical condition due to the continuous nature of the activity.

Variations:

• Reduce the Distance: If players are still developing their passing and control skills, the distance between the cones can be shortened to make passing and control easier. You can also incorporate ground passes.

• Timed Exercise: Set a time limit for each round of passing to encourage players to work at a faster pace, adding an additional physical challenge to the exercise.

• One-Touch Pass: To make the exercise more challenging, players can practice one-touch passing, forcing them to react quickly and maintain fast-paced passing.

Benefits:

• Improves accuracy in both short and long passes.

• Enhances ball control while moving at high speeds.

• Encourages better coordination and communication among teammates.

• Develops endurance and physical fitness through continuous movement.

Recommendations:
Adjust the difficulty level based on the players’ age and skill level. For younger or less experienced players, reduce the distance between the cones or allow extra time for each pass and reception.

As the players improve, you can increase the exercise's pace and the distance between the cones to add a more intense challenge.